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| Emilio Longoni (1859–1932) | ||||||||||
| Born in Barlassina, near Milan, Longoni was a Divisionist artist known for his landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Encouraged by painter Faustino Colombo, he enrolled at the Brera Academy, where he studied under Raffaele Casnedi and G. Bertini. Initially focusing on still lifes and furniture decorations, he later turned to portraits. Longoni's first exhibition in 1880 proved disappointing, and facing financial struggles, he decided to move to Naples. There, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts, though his studies were interrupted by the need to earn a living. In 1882, he began collaborating with his friend, painter Giovanni Segantini, and both received support from the Grubicy de Dragon brothers, owners of a prominent art gallery. Longoni continued to concentrate on still lifes and portraits, with his time in Naples leaving a significant influence on his work. By the late 1880s, he had moved to Milan, where he painted for the local aristocracy. In 1891, he exhibited at the first Triennale of Brera, gaining recognition from both the public and critics. Longoni's style gradually evolved toward contemplative alpine landscapes with tonal subtlety, and his brushwork became more delicate, reflecting a shift from urban themes to a spiritual solitude in nature. Between 1893 and 1898, he contributed to Milanese socialist periodicals, producing works with social and humanitarian themes, while also focusing on landscapes and pieces inspired by literature, symbolism, and religion. From 1900 until his death in Milan, he participated in numerous exhibitions. | ||||||||||
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